John Proctor-Theme Analysis Paragraph
             Thesis-In the play, The Crucible, by Arthur Miller, the author illustrates that people who
             are challenged morally, will undergo distinctive changes.
             In The Crucible, a play by Arthur Miller, the author depicts the character of John
             Proctor as a morally weak but physically strong middle-aged man who changes to strong
             morals and weak health. The fact that John had an affair with his servant, Abigail,
             clearly shows that John did have weak morals. In the play, it does not show the actual
             affair but the characters talk about it. The first time it is mentioned is when Abigail
             reminds John of how they loved each other before Elizabeth dismissed her. John denies
             his love and while they are arguing, Betty begins screaming. Later in the play John
             admits to the affair, but it does not help his case. Next, when Rev. Hale questions John
             about his faith, the author shows that he is changing. When Rev. Hale asked John
             about the Ten Commandments and he missed the Commandment about adultery, he
             shows remorse for his sin. His wife, Elizabeth, had to tell him about that particular
             Commandment. The context clues reveal that John' s morals are being strengthened
             because Rev. Hale tested him. Finally, at the end of the play when John rips up his
             confession and hangs, the author uncovers just how much John really did change.
             He speaks with Elizabeth after being imprisoned for months and, "He is another man,
             bearded, filthy, his eyes misty as though webs had overgrown them." Elizabeth would not
             tell him what to do so he had to decide for himself. He picks honor to die for his friends
             and namesake instead of living. John Proctor is confronted with many ethical problems
             and he not only changes physically but morally.
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